Karen Emmerling, the owner of Beach Books in Seaside, Oregon, recently accepted the 2014 Clatsop Economic Development Resources Award for Business Service to the Community.

“Among other efforts, Beach Books erects a wishing tree during the holidays to support Seaside School District, opens the store to local artists and visiting authors, and holds book drives for various groups,” the Daily Astorian reported.

Emmerling, who serves on the local downtown development association, was honored last year with the Seaside’s Rotary Club High Ethical Standards Award.